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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1955

Page

3

Steamboat Rock Social Roundup Touches Nearby Homes

Local residents share visits and gatherings across Alexander, Grundy Center, and nearby towns. Duane Toomson returns from three years in the Philippines to live with the Werkman family. Dorcas Society met at the Baptist church with 40 members and three visitors, hosting pantry shower and White Cross work. A smorgasbord at Harms Cafe honored Miss Marke Folkerts and Miss Cathryn Cramer, with guests from area families, and moving news includes John Harms assisting with a Freemont relocation.

Duane Toomson George Werkman Philippines Henry Bell Hudson al Balt Will Harms Marie Folkerts Rena Frerichs Earl Thoms Harms Grundy Center Marke Folkerts Cathryn Cramer Hollis Havens Mia Roy Karstens George Potgeter Marlo Eilers Fete Luiken Mfias Haule Tholen John Frerichs Irvin Gastand John Harms Carl DeVries Freemont Gast Frerichs Menno Bakker Dick Freese Norman Ray Thoms Toledo Harold Geiseke Gordon Lorraine Kan

Luiken on Navy Cruise Aboard USS Heerman

Donald G. Luiken son of Mr and Mrs Anthony E.B Luiken of Steamboat Rock stands a lookout aboard the destroyer USS Heermann He is a senior at Iowa Battern College More than 1300 Naval ROTC midshipmen left Norfolk Virginia July 18 aboard 13 ships of the Arctic Fleet for a six week cruise They undergo practical training in shipboard life and duties

Donald G. Luiken Anthony EB. Luiken Steamboat Rock Heerman Iowa Battern College Norfolk Allartic

Camp meeting and visits noted in Waverly area

Tuesday visitors included Rev Asaph Tobert and family with Norman Luiken Roger Heldt and John Frerichs. Several families attended camp meeting in Waverly on Wednesday evening. Sid Harberts had appendectomy recently. Numerous travelings: Frey Iowa Falls. Harris Folkerts Haven at Eagle City. Nelsons in Des Moines. Jaspers’ Calif trip. Parsonage events include Presbyterian executive meeting at Potgeter home. John Cramer and family visited Clear Lake. camp meeting again midweek. More locals enjoyed picnics, hymn sings and vacations at Storm Lake Everley Lake Olsoboji.

Asaph Tobert Norman Luiken Roger Heldt John Frerichs Waverly Sidney Harberts Dick Harberts Jefferson Harry Frey Iowa Falls Tony Luiken Will Harris Marie Folkerts Ben Haven Eagle City Ralph Seane Richard Nelson Des Moines Marjorie Jaspers Harold Jaspers Paso Rofles Calif Menno Bakker LaVerne Geo. Bakker Ivester Wille Evert Bakker Grundy Center Eldora Park H. M. Schwitters Vaughn Victoria Johnson David Schwitters Winnebago The Presbyterian Church Everley Lake Olsoboji Hollis Havens LuVerne Bakker LuVerne Freese Wellsburg

National Dairy Cattle Congress Schedule Noted In Iowa Event

The National Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo Iowa runs October 1 to 6 with premium money totaling 65 678 and more than 70 000 in total awards including 85 trophies from breed associations. Allied shows feature poultry waterfowl rabbits pigeons and more with dozens of cash prizes and a Women and Girls Department.

National Dairy Cattle Congress America Union Canada Waterloo United States American Poultry Congress Lowa

Speed Devises Make Lawbreaker Says Auto Club

John H. Doyle, general manager of the AAA Motor Club of Iowa, said radar and other speed devices have made law breakers out of motorists trying to stay within posted limits. He notes a growing trend for enforcement officers to demand strict compliance with speed limits.

John H. Doyle AAA Motor Club of Iowa Motor Club of

Area farmers enter Iowa State Fair livestock shows

Eight area farmers bid for more than 100000 in prize money at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines from August 27 to September 5. Among those showcasing livestock are R. D. Andrews with Brown Swiss and Ralph Bright with 21 Brown Swiss entries.

Des Moines R. D. Andrews Ralph Bright

County Fair Livestock Entries Forecast Record Numbers

Clarence Lange and Wayne Norris lead a diverse lineup of Brown Swiss and Aberdeen Angus entries from Slampitt Farms Clampitt Hereford Farms and others. Total entries are expected to exceed 8,000. Open class judging runs August 29 to September 1 with FFA and 4-H judging on September 2 and 4.

Clarence Lange Wayne Norris John Rooks Aberdeen Angus Wendell Slampitt Farms Jorna Clampitt Hereford Farms

Deeds Filed In Eldora area Records 1955 and 1966

Inez Ahrens transfers part of Out Lot C in Radcliffe to Chris Goa on August 5, 1955. W D Mullene transfers land in Town Falls to the Indian School District of Iowa Falls on July 25, 1966. Clethera White conveys land in sections 9-88-21 to H E Warner and others on July 22, 1955. L D White and wife to J Carl Williams and wife on August 3, 1955 for Lot 133 The Pines.

Inez Ahrens the Pines White & Wf Carl Wilams & Wt

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